This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
Baxter Home Suffers Significant Damage In Fire
A single family home in Baxter suffered significant fire damage Tuesday morning after an apparent stove fire. Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews responded to Old Mill Road with heavy smoke coming from the home. “We made entry and extinguished the fire in the kitchen,” Brown said. “We realized the fire expanded and had a […]
Putnam FD Contains Residential Fire On Broad Street
The Putnam County Fire Department contained a residential fire on the 2300 block of West Broad Street Thursday morning. Fire Chief Tom Brown said one room was completely gutted with the roof collapsed at several other areas on the one-story home. “A room and contents fire with one room well involved,” Brown said. “We had […]
Putnam Home And Dog Lost During Residential Fire
A Putnam County home deemed a complete lost early Monday morning after a wood stove caused fire. Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews arrived at the Zeb Warren Road home around 3:45 a.m. with the residence fully involved with flames. “She had discovered fire around the ceiling level above a wood stove,” Brown said. “When […]
Putnam Gainesboro Grade Fire Station Making Progress
The Putnam County Fire Department has received the land deed from Tennessee Tech to begin work on the new Gainesboro Grade substation. Fire Chief Tom Brown said preliminary work has already began on-site. “We got the site staked out, acquiring permits and utility connections and what not,” Brown said. “We are waiting for the builder […]
Putnam FD Responds To Southfork Road Barn Fire
The Putnam County Fire Department responded to an accidental barn fire around 12:28 p.m. Tuesday near Southfork Road in Baxter. Chief Tom Brown said the barn was being demolished and had a small fire next to it that led to the barn itself catching fire. Brown said that although there was a small grass fire […]
Putnam Co. Woman Died In Residential Fire On Big Orange Drive
A Putnam County woman died Wednesday in a residential fire on Big Orange Drive. Fire Chief Tom Brown said the owner of the home was away for a few hours and came back to a house full of smoke with his wife inside. “He went into the smoke to search for her,” Brown said. “Ultimately, […]
Putnam Co. Residence Losses Garage And Vehicle In Fire
A Putnam County residence has lost a garage and vehicle during a Tuesday night fire on Calfkiller Highway. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews responded at around 8:30 p.m. Initial evidence suggests a wood stove was the cause, Brown said. “The building was a total loss,” Brown said. “The vehicle parked outside next […]
Putnam Fire Department Updating Master Plan
The Putnam County Fire Department is nearing the end of its expansive master plan. The last step of the master plan includes relocating fire stations at Nash’s Chapel and Gentry. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the stations will remain in the general area. “We actually had money in last year’s budget for those,” […]
Home Lost in Putnam County Fire
A Putnam County home has been completely destroyed by an early morning fire on Turkey Hollow Road. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said fire crews dispatched Thursday at about 4:00 AM. No one was home at the time of the fire, and had collapsed by the time crews arrived on scene. The fire was […]
